Mount Rushmore is incomplete: Here's who is missing

TL;DR

Mount Rushmore's depiction of American history is incomplete, focusing only on famous leaders.
Lesser-known figures like Gouverneur Morris, Robert Morris, George Mason, Mercy Otis Warren, Haym Salomon, James Wilson, Prince Hall, Richard Henry Lee, and John Dickinson made crucial contributions.
The success of the American experiment depended on a wide range of people, not just celebrated presidents.
Modern society's obsession with visibility contrasts with the founders' understanding of quiet, essential work.
The responsibility for self-government and the nation's future lies with ordinary citizens.
America's progress is a result of collective effort, and future success will also depend on the actions of many, not just prominent figures.

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